Connecting The Usp V System To The Sgi Irix Host - Hitachi Universal Storage Platform V Configuration Manual

Connecting the USP V System to the SGI IRIX Host

After you prepare the USP V hardware and software and fibre-channel HBA(s),
connect the USP V to the SGI IRIX system. The USP V comes with all the
hardware and cabling required for connection to the host system(s).
Table 2-5
host. Some steps are performed by the Hitachi Data Systems representative,
while others are performed by the user.
Table 2-5
1. Verify USP V installation
2. Shut down the SGI
system
Connect the USP V
3.
system
4. Power on the SGI system
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Hitachi Universal Storage Platform V/VM Configuration Guide for SGI
summarizes the steps for connecting the USP V to the SGI system
Steps for Connecting USP V to an SGI IRIX Host
Activity
Hitachi Data Systems
representative
User
Hitachi Data Systems
representative
User
Installing the USP V
Performed by
Confirm that the status of the fibre-
channel HBA(s) and LDEVs is NORMAL.
Power off the SGI system before
connecting the USP V.
Install fibre-channel cables between the
USP V and the SGI system. Follow all
precautions and procedures in the USP V
Maintenance Manual. Check all
specifications to ensure proper
installation and configuration.
Power on the SGI system after
connecting the USP V system:
Description
Shut down the SGI system.
When shutdown is complete, power
off the SGI IRIX display.
Power off all peripheral devices except
for the USP V system.
Power off the host system. You are
now ready to connect the USP V
system.
Power on the SGI IRIX system
display.
Power on all peripheral devices. The
USP V should be on, the fibre-channel
ports should be configured, and the
driver configuration file and system
configuration file should be edited. If
the fibre ports are configured or
configuration files edited after the SGI
system is powered on, restart the
system to have the new devices
recognized.
Confirm the ready status of all
peripheral devices, including the
USP V.
Power on the SGI system.
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